NETHERTON PARK TRUST
Grants to support the needs of socially disadvantaged children and young people in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Co. Durham, through: - other organisations and charities; - delivery of education, training, job creation and other support services; - the provision of supplementary items to the secure community home at Netherton Park;- income or capital funding for the provision of homes.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,417,371, with a general fund balance of £57,963 intended to support one year's expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £488,858 driven by investment gains, while total charitable expenditure was £91,682. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ intention remains that, in principle, this fund should be held at a level sufficient to support one year’s expenditure” — page 10
“During the year a Trustee, Mr M L Ranson, was paid £12,000 (2025: £6,000) in respect of the provision of professional services as a Chartered Accountant.” — page 17
“During the year a Trustee, Mr M L Ranson, was paid £12,000 (2025: £6,000) in respect of the provision of professional services as a Chartered Accountant.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/04/2026)
Trustees
- Shona Patricia Alexanderchair
- Alan Dick ACMA, CGMA
- Alasdair MacLeod Corfield BA FCA
- Andrew Alexander James Findlay
- Catherine Mary Wood
- IAN RICHARD HARRIS MBE FRICS
- Michael Leonard Ranson JP, FCA
- ROBERT ALAN HOWARD
- Russell Hewitson JP, LLB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £80k | £116k |
| 05/04/2025 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NETHERTON PARK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,417,371, with a general fund balance of £57,963 intended to support one year's expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £488,858 driven by investment gains, while total charitable expenditure was £91,682. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.